Western Hem-Fir Sliced Veneer from Germany
Hem-fir wood sliced lengthwise into thin sheets not exceeding 6 mm, planed for edge matching in veneering applications. Sourced from mixed hemlock-fir stands, used in structural plywood. Qualifies under HTS 4408.10.01 as processed coniferous veneer.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use precise species documentation; Hem-fir mixtures follow 4407.14 note logic
• Check for splicing; declare as 'spliced veneer' to match statistical suffixes
• Ensure no chemical treatments that could reclassify as modified wood (4411)